Skydiving Tragedy in County Durham: Woman in Her 30s Dies After Parachute Incident

A woman in her 30s tragically lost her life following a skydiving accident at Wreford’s Farm in Shotton Colliery, County Durham. Emergency services were called to the scene around 10:30 AM on Sunday morning. Despite prompt medical attention, the woman was pronounced dead at the scene.​

Emergency Response and Investigation

Durham Constabulary confirmed that the incident occurred near Peterlee and that the woman’s death is not being treated as suspicious. A file is being prepared for the coroner. The North East Ambulance Service dispatched an ambulance crew and a specialist paramedic to the location following the emergency call at 10:17 AM.​

Community and Operator Reactions

Wreford’s Farm, where the incident took place, expressed their condolences in a statement on Facebook:  “Tragically, last Sunday 27/4/25 a woman lost her life after a parachute incident/accident. Please join us in saying a prayer for her and her family. We ask the Lord to accept her into the kingdom of heaven and strength to her family. We ask for our own and farm’s privacy for this deeply upsetting matter to be respected. God bless.”​

Safety and Regulatory Oversight

While the specific details of the incident remain under investigation, skydiving operations are subject to strict safety regulations overseen by organizations such as British Skydiving and the Civil Aviation Authority (CAA). Investigations into such incidents typically involve a thorough review of equipment, procedures, and training protocols to determine the cause and prevent future occurrences.​

Appeal for Information

Authorities are urging anyone who may have witnessed the incident or has relevant information to come forward to assist with the ongoing investigation. Witnesses can contact Durham Constabulary on 101, quoting the incident number provided.